upcoming events

WORSHIP SCHEDULE 

We offer a traditional worship service on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. which is streamed to our church YouTube channel and also placed on our Facebook page. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for live streaming notification. Masks are optional.

HOLY COMMUNION 

We celebrate Communion weekly. All baptized Christians who believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine are invited to join us in the celebration of Holy Communion. Grape juice is available in the center of the tray. After communing, please place your empty cup in the basket on the table. Non-communing children and adults are welcome to come forward for a blessing. 

PASTORAL CARE/COMMUNION 

If you would like a visit from Pastor Robin for pastoral care and/or communion, please contact Pastor Robin so we can set something up.

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES 

THE SMOKY ROW FOOD PANTRY 

The Smoky Row Food Pantry is at 7260 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus. The most needed items for October, November, and December include:

• Baby Items (Diapers 2-3-4, Wipes)
• Toiletries, such as shampoo/conditioner, hand soap & deodorant 
• Turkeys/Hams
• Laundry Detergent 
• Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves

Please place donations in the containers located in the Narthex. Your generosity is gratefully appreciated by our neighbors in need. Thank you!

WOMEN'S DINNER AND GUYS NIGHT OUT 

The women will meet on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. at  El Asadero Mexican Bar & Grill, 9762 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH 43065 (614) 932-9100. The next Guys’ Night Out will be on Thursday, December 18th, at 6:00 p.m. at Nasty's Sports Bar & Grill, 4561 Scioto Darby Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43026 (614) 219-1531. All are welcome!

POINSETTIAS

If you have ordered a poinsettia(s) for Christmas Eve, please pay by check, marking it for poinsettias, or with Vanco Mobile, seasonal flower fund. Poinsettias are $10.99 this year. Poinsettias may be taken home after our Christmas Eve service. 

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY 

From December 1st through the 24th, FLC members can contribute to reach others during the Christmas season. To improve our global reach, FLC will again use the ELCA good gifts effort to support outreach beyond our borders. You can select from many options on their website or make a donation toward Good Gifts in an envelope. Amounts range from as little as $10 for set of chicks to $2500 to commission a water well. The gifts amounts are here: https://goodgifts.elca.org/

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School classes for youth and adults are Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.   

The adult class is studying Adam Hamilton’s The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul. Pete Cardimen is teaching our youth. Everyone is welcome to attend! If anyone is interested in teaching the preschool class in the 2025-26 school year, please let Dianna Roll or Pastor Robin know. There will not be Sunday School classes on 12/21/25 and 12/28/25.

SAVE THE DATES 

• December 21, 11:00 a.m. - Joint Service with Columbus Joeun Methodist Church with potluck after worship
• December 24, 7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (Music starts @ 6:30 p.m.)
• December 28, 10:00 a.m. - Lessons and Carols (no Communion this Sunday)